Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

The big nonprofit tech trends this past year seemed to be in the areas of the emergence of mobile devices, social media stratification, the launch of Office 365 for Nonprofits, some huge digital inclusion initiatives, and lots of other things. Green Technology. I like their new free publication, Cloud Computing for Nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

It’s time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! It doesn’t rely solely on the relatively few big data centers out there, but rather on the emerging Internet of Things in which processors are embedded into appliances, thermostats, cars, street lights, buildings, etc. Here in the U.S.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 21, 2013

Social Media, Cause Marketing, Nonprofit Tech. Fundraising, Nonprofit Tecnology, News. News, Jobs, Fundraising, Canada. News, Research, Jobs. Nonprofit Technology, News, Training, Australia. Philanthropy, News, Research. Social Good, News. Social Good, News. Jobs, Volunteerism, News.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 26, 2014

They’re busy retweeting, posting, sharing, pinning, and blogging on an array of social media websites and platforms across the Internet. According to research conducted by Pew Internet these 5 social media statistics will help your nonprofit understand exactly how to optimize its content to see better engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

As personal computers, smartphones, and the Internet of Things evolve, so must your nonprofit. This webinar was presented on December 19 to more than 1,900 nonprofit staff worldwide and focused on what’s new and next in online communications and fundraising to help nonprofits prepare for the future and embrace being an early adopter.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Nonprofits in 2012 and 2013 successfully out-hired the private sector, saw their profits continually rise, and steadily became more tech-savvy and efficient in contemporary internet driven world. The post Infographic: How And Why Nonprofits Are Trending Up appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! If you’re a nonprofit news junkie, have a look at all our Nonprofit Technology News pieces from this past year. TechSoup Technologies for Good. Technology for Good Report. Hacker Helper.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Our lead story in this issue of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Technology News is the creation of the Mobile Giving Alliance that will help charities develop their mobile giving. Fund for UNICEF, and United Way Worldwide to bring more mobile technology resources charities. The new project is called the Mobile Giving Alliance.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Your nonprofit is only as successful as its reach, and in today’s internet focused marketplace your reach is driven by your online presence. These crawling bots index websites, further categorizing them in an immense internet library. Industry News Tech CRM fundraising SEO supporters website'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2014

2014 will be an exciting year for nonprofit technology. Numerous communications and fundraising trends are on the verge of going mainstream and nonprofits committed to early adoption have a number of new tools and strategies to pioneer this year. 4) Maturation of Mobile Fundraising Apps.

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TechImpact

MAY 5, 2014

As technology changes, so do the needs of this method of communication that’s as old as the internet. The post Jump Start Nonprofit Email Marketing With 5 Quick Tips appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Image courtesy of arealchange.com. Let us know in the comment section below.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 4, 2013

However, many corporate environments, especially nonprofits, seem hesitant to jump into a new way of conducting business, and understandably so as there exist many misconceptions and uncertainty surrounding the reasonably new technology. Cloud computing systems can help speed up internet connections.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

Technology for Good Gadgets – It’s All About Health and Fitness. The $99 internet-connected electric toothbrush by Kolibree tracks how long and how well your teeth are brushed. is a gadget that brings the Internet of Things into our everyday life. I guess this thing is a high-tech cookie cutter.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The internet is the fastest growing avenue for nonprofit donations. The post Infographic: Online Giving And Nonprofits appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Fundraising Industry News Tech blog email email marketing fundraising infographic nonprofit npTech' Image courtesy of Convio.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

From the first experience of surround sound to seeing your hands function and your body moving through a digital world, nonprofit marketers and fundraisers absolutely need to explore this next iteration of the internet. Before you turn on your Oculus Quest, make necessary preparations. Explore and have fun.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Join us as we navigate the delicate interplay of data ethics, technology, and fundraising innovation, and discover how to turn these challenges into opportunities for deeper engagement and sustained support. This has led to increasing awareness among internet users about the implications of their digital footprints.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

By calling long distance over the internet you are avoiding the use of the traditional phone infrastructure that make calling long-distance so costly. Calling over the internet is much cheaper than traditional methods and many providers often offer unlimited options. Green technology. Free long-distance calling.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2014

Through a partnership with the Public Internet Registry , Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech for Good will be attending the Nonprofit Technology Conference ( #14NTC ) in order to report live and share the event in real-time with the @NonprofitOrgs community. Mobile Media Social Media Twitter'

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TechImpact

JUNE 12, 2014

And that’s good news for your nonprofit that is constantly looking to maximize the effectiveness of the tools it already has, and in some cases, add a new tool that works in harmony with the rest of its arsenal. Data on dollars. Return on investment is important, however contrary that might sound to a nonprofit.

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TechImpact

MARCH 10, 2014

Nonprofits are facing a bevy of problems they never faced 10 years ago because of the internet and search engines. The post 3 Ways To Control Your Nonprofit’s Google Results appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Image courtesy of Mashable. Getting noticed online becomes more difficult every day.

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TechImpact

JUNE 2, 2014

Despite the amount of free services available on the internet for uploading and playing video, nonprofits struggle identifying what video content to create, and how it can help complete their mission. The post 3 Ways Nonprofits Should Utilize Video appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

But with proper education, Internet users can fight back against these digital creeps. But the reality is that technology is complicated, and while there is good that comes from access to it … there are also some negatives. " In other words, the Internet isn't a monolithic entity.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Nonprofits have a lot of questions about technology advancements. What’s our Internet connectivity like. Cloud computing does not change your Internet speed, however it is a great solution for old, slow database hardware. Industry News Tech cloud cloud computing cloud storage coud security SaaS'

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Convenience is key in today’s technology driven society, and as a direct result of this fact, mobile giving is poised to rise in 2014. Some users feel comfortable completing transactions over the internet or SMS text message, while other may only feel comfortable using PayPal. Image courtesy of Givelify.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

On social media and the news. Those thoughts are also a source of existential dread, even for people working at a tech company like Eventgroove! Those thoughts are also a source of existential dread, even for people working at a tech company like Eventgroove! At the dog park. At the office. Even at happy hour.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Satellite Internet gets the boot October 31, 2007 Finally, I have real broadband. We moved last weekend to a town that has actual real cable high speed internet.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Simply put, cloud computing is any kind of internet-based computing services. Cloud services are reached, generally, through any standard web browser like Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome. This level of cloud computing means any internet-based software, application, and service. The best news?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Social media, like all technology, is developed by people. On the morning of July 7th, a page was created for the events taking place in central London and as both television news and personal witnesses revealed more information the page content grew – by the minute. Examples from Haiti.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Cloud computing, simply put, is a way for your computer to access computing power via the internet. The post 5 Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Care About Cloud Computing appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Industry News Tech cloud cloud computing cloud technology nonprofit npCloud npTech'

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TechImpact

JANUARY 6, 2014

Additionally, it must appear inviting, but professional; it must be intuitive, but functional; and it must cater to those who may not be tech-savvy. Either way, it is important to let your internet visitors know immediately where they are, and make them feel as if they have come to the right place. Fundraising Industry News Tech'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Smart speakers are voice-activated digital assistants that enable users to use their voice to command a wide variety of activities, such as play music, listen to news, make calls, watch video clips, shop online, and control smart home devices (thermostats, home alarm systems, lights, smart TVs, etc.). Voice-commerce is on the rise.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2008

Adobe (yeah, Adobe ) joined the Linux Foundation , and released a Linux alpha of Air , their new application platform. { Adobe (yeah, Adobe ) joined the Linux Foundation , and released a Linux alpha of Air , their new application platform. {

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 11, 2014

Mary Meeker of the of the Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, does a yearly report on current state of the Internet and IT at about half way through the year. Here's what I found: Internet growth: 2.6 billion people are now using the Internet worldwide, 618 million of them are in China.

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TechImpact

MAY 29, 2014

At the dawn of the internet, websites were a sign of prosperity for a nonprofit organization. In recent years, analytics have added an all new dimension to the website. The post Why Your Nonprofit Needs A Content Marketing Blog appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Image courtesy of bp.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 30, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Nonprofit Technology Link Love July 30, 2008 Here are posts from a small sampling of bloggers I regularly read: Holly Ross shows her geek cred in a great post about DNS.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

I have good news: For $5 million a year, we can build a global library that provides tens of millions of people around the world who are blind, low vision, or dyslexic free access to books that will work for them. We have the technology. Cheap devices and internet connectivity mean everything is digital. We have the ebooks.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

of people with a mobile device using the technology to scan a QR code. The second most popular source is the Internet at 58%, and then in-store displays at 51%. The post 6 Fast Facts On The Future Of QR Codes For Nonprofit Fundraising appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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